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Following the previous post, it sounds like instead of blaming mothers, we should do more to make sure youth are under supervised or being cared for outside the school time, especially when their parents are still working.

Following the previous post, it sounds like instead of blaming mothers, we should do more to make sure youth are under supervised or being cared for outside the school time, especially when their ...

Fiona Wong

1 June 2022

3 Replies, 35 Months ago

Hello. A colleague and I discussed the possible reason for youth delinquency. And he mentioned it resulted from the proliferation of Women in the labor force. I felt so angry about his explanation! Is anyone could help me to “fight back”?

Fiona Wong

1 June 2022

3 Replies, 35 Months ago

Following your previous suggestions, I have tried to read more about articles using meta-analytic techniques. And I found that the seminal meta-analysis of the correctional treatment literature indicated that offenders who participated in therapeutic activities had an approximate 10% lower rate of recidivism compared with those offenders who did not participate in treatment. That is very impressive!!! However, I am still very confused about how to apply it to our program design and evaluation…

Windy CHU

1 June 2022

3 Replies, 35 Months ago

Hey, I have read more about how to change criminal attitudes. However, I wonder if there is any empirical evidence supporting it, instead of merely a theoretical hypothesis?

Windy CHU

1 June 2022

3 Replies, 35 Months ago

Following my previous post, I am concern that both two theories: “Differential Association” and “Techniques of Neutralization”, were first introduced over 50 years ago, are they still applicable to the current situation?

Following my previous post, I am concern that both two theories: "Differential Association" and "Techniques of Neutralization", were first introduced over 50 years ago, are they still applicable t ...

G.Gloria

1 June 2022

3 Replies, 35 Months ago

Then how about the theory of “Techniques of Neutralization”? It is another theory I found very interesting to discuss individuals’ attitudes toward criminal acts.

Then how about the theory of "Techniques of Neutralization"? It is another theory I found very interesting to discuss individuals’ attitudes toward criminal acts.

G.Gloria

1 June 2022

3 Replies, 35 Months ago

Following my last question, I have searched for some information about criminal attitudes in the criminological and forensic psychological literature. And I found two very interesting theories of criminality. One is the “Differential Association”, proposed by Sutherland, is anyone could elaborate more for me?

Following my last question, I have searched for some information about criminal attitudes in the criminological and forensic psychological literature. And I found two very interesting theories of ...

Sharon Kiu

1 June 2022

3 Replies, 35 Months ago

Hi there! I wonder if whether criminal behavior is modifiable through social work services and, if so, what theory may facilitate or guide best achieve change among correctional clients.

Sharon Kiu

1 June 2022

3 Replies, 35 Months ago

Hi there. I hope to find an assessment tool to evaluate the severity of a person’s substance abuse and provides a comprehensive overview of a person’s addiction-related issues. Do you have any recommendations?

Judy

12 May 2022

3 Replies, 36 Months ago

Hey. When I need to decide who will be involved in the evaluation team, who should I take into consideration?

Judy

12 May 2022

3 Replies, 36 Months ago

It is said that a treatment evaluation should also include activities evaluations. Would you please kindly give me a clue about it?

Anton CHOW

12 May 2022

3 Replies, 36 Months ago

Hi, friend! Following my previous question, regarding step 1 “Engage people affected by the program and/or evaluation”, could you please give me more information about what does it mean?

Hi, friend! Following my previous question, regarding step 1 "Engage people affected by the program and/or evaluation", could you please give me more information about what does it mean?

Anton CHOW

12 May 2022

3 Replies, 36 Months ago

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